Serving Sherman Oaks & the San Fernando Valley
Academy for Salon Professionals in Northridge is about 9 miles from Sherman Oaks — roughly 18 minutes via the 101 or Ventura Blvd. NACCAS-accredited cosmetology and esthetics programs with financial aid available.
Beauty school near Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks centers on the Galleria and the busy Ventura Boulevard shopping and dining strip in the southeast Valley. Our Northridge campus is a manageable drive northwest — up Sepulveda or across on the 101 and into the heart of the Valley. If you're in Sherman Oaks and ready to turn a passion for beauty into a license, we make it work with financial aid, day and evening classes, and hands-on training in a professional salon setting.
Two paths. One goal.
Both programs include financial aid, flexible scheduling, and hands-on training from day one in our working salon and spa environment.
Hair cutting, color, texture, chemical services, and salon business fundamentals. Graduate ready to sit your California State Board exam and step into a chair of your own — near Sherman Oaks or anywhere in California.
Facials, skincare science, waxing, makeup, and treatments. The faster route into the growing skincare industry — with evening classes so Sherman Oaks students can keep their day job while they train.
Why students from Sherman Oaks choose us
Licensed instructors with decades of experience provide real-world advice and support — so you learn what actually works in the industry.
Day and evening schedules mean Sherman Oaks students can train for a new career without putting life on hold. Financial aid helps make it affordable.
Work with real clients and professional-grade Redken tools from day one — so you graduate with confidence, not doubt.
Flexible for Sherman Oaks commuters
Mon–Wed 9am–3pm
Thu–Fri 9am–5pm
Mon–Thu 5:30pm–9:30pm
Keep your day job while you train.
Mon 9am–5pm
Tue–Thu 9am–9pm
Fri 9am–1pm
Upcoming class start dates: October 5, 2026 · January 18, 2027 · April 12, 2027
Making it affordable
We're a Title IV approved institution. Federal Pell Grants, subsidized loans, VA benefits, vocational rehabilitation, scholarships, and payment plans are all available. Our admissions team walks you through the FAFSA step by step — for free.
Tour the campus →
Filing is free and takes about 30 minutes. We'll help.
Common questions from Sherman Oaks
How far is the school from Sherman Oaks?
Academy for Salon Professionals is at 19520 Nordhoff St #9, Northridge — about 9 miles from Sherman Oaks, or roughly 18 minutes by car. Most students take the 101 west or head up Sepulveda and Balboa toward Nordhoff Street. There's ample free parking on site.
Is there financial aid for students from Sherman Oaks?
Yes. We're a Title IV approved school, which means you may qualify for federal Pell Grants, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, and other assistance. VA benefits and vocational rehabilitation are also accepted. Most of our students receive some form of financial aid — book a tour and we'll walk you through your options.
How long does it take to become a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician?
Our Cosmetology program is 1,600 hours — typically completed in about 9 months full-time. Our Esthetics program is 600 hours, completed in about 6 months full-time, or longer on the evening part-time track. Both programs prepare you for the California State Board licensing exam.
Do you offer evening classes for students who work?
Yes — our Esthetics evening program runs Monday through Thursday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Many students from Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, and Encino take this track so they can keep their current job while they train for a new career.
What will I learn in the cosmetology program?
You'll master hair cutting, coloring, texture services, chemical treatments, and salon business fundamentals — all using professional Redken products in a working salon environment. You'll practice on real clients from early in your training, which means you graduate with real skills and real confidence.
What is the graduation rate?
Our graduation rate is 99.4% — one of the highest in California. We have small class sizes and licensed instructors with decades of industry experience, which means every student gets the personal attention they need to succeed.
Tour the salon and spa floors, meet the instructors, and get real answers about programs, schedules, and financial aid — in about 45 minutes. We're about 9 miles from Sherman Oaks.
✦ Leave with a free facial or blowout — our gift for visiting
19520 Nordhoff St #9, Northridge, CA 91324 · Get Directions
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